Ridgewood Art Institute

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www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non-profit arts organization made up of professional and amateur artists, offering classes for adults and children, art exhibitions, live demos, and other events.

Bill Angresano doing a portrait demo utilizing the Reilly Method in his Monday Morning Life Drawing Class. Drawing from ...
08/31/2026

Bill Angresano doing a portrait demo utilizing the Reilly Method in his Monday Morning Life Drawing Class. Drawing from Life is the bone structure of all good Art. Training your eye and hand to capture gestures quickly and accurately can only help strengthen your creative process.

In the interest of providing the most positive learning experience for all our members, we respectfully request contacting the Instructor you are interested in studying with, before attending their class.

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Summer Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thru September...
08/31/2026

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Summer Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thru September 12th!

Come see why the Ridgewood Art Institute has earned it's reputation for having the finest instruction available in Classic Realism, in a variety of mediums. Most work is for sale, and as always a portion of sales go to supporting this amazing non profit organization, which is a beloved jewel in our community.

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Paper Under Glass Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thr...
08/31/2026

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Paper Under Glass Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thru September 12th!
This brand new exhibit showcases Watercolor, Pastel, Graphite, Pen and Ink and Charcoal pieces.

Come see why the Ridgewood Art Institute has earned it's reputation for having the finest instruction available in Classic Realism, in a variety of mediums. Mostly, all work is for sale, and as always a portion of sales go to supporting this amazing non profit organization, which is a beloved jewel in our community.

ATTENTION ALL MONDAY NITE STUDENTS:We are on Summer Break and Open Sketch will NOT be held this Monday Evening, but will...
08/31/2026

ATTENTION ALL MONDAY NITE STUDENTS:
We are on Summer Break and Open Sketch will NOT be held this Monday Evening, but will resume on September 14th. There ARE some classes which are still in session at this time. It should be noted that Bill Angresano WILL be teaching his Life Drawing Class on Monday Mornings. For more information please message me directly.

Open Sketch
The Ridgewood Art Institute
7:30-10:30pm

$10 for members
$20 for non members
CASH ONLY

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a very unique organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at any time. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. Our two gorgeous north lit studios as well as our 3 galleries are just a part of what RAI offers. We also sponsor events and workshops throughout the year, that are of interest to artists and art enthusiasts alike. Why wait? Come see why RAI has become a treasured haven to so many, for more than 90 years.

Did you miss this amazing Drawing From Life Using Reilly and Bridgeman Demo by Bill Angresano? You can see it now! Just ...
08/29/2026

Did you miss this amazing Drawing From Life Using Reilly and Bridgeman Demo by Bill Angresano? You can see it now!

Just go to our Ridgewood Art Institute Website: Art Classes -> Demonstration Videos
Enjoy!

An Artist Member painting a Still Life in Stephanie Smolin Cook's Friday Morning Drawing and Pastel Painting, Still Life...
08/28/2026

An Artist Member painting a Still Life in Stephanie Smolin Cook's Friday Morning Drawing and Pastel Painting, Still Life and Landscape Class.

In the interest of providing the most positive learning experience for all our members, we respectfully request contacting the Instructor you are interested in studying with, before attending their class.

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Summer Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thru September...
08/28/2026

The Ridgewood Art Institute Members' Summer Show, available for viewing in our beautiful galleries daily, thru September 12th!

Come see why the Ridgewood Art Institute has earned it's reputation for having the finest instruction available in Classic Realism, in a variety of mediums. Most work is for sale, and as always a portion of sales go to supporting this amazing non profit organization, which is a beloved jewel in our community.

For more information on all The Ridgewood Art Institute offers to the community, please visit ridgewoodartinstitute.org

An Artist Member painting in Denise Stass' Oil Painting Still Life and Floral Class. We are SO excited to welcome this n...
08/26/2026

An Artist Member painting in Denise Stass' Oil Painting Still Life and Floral Class. We are SO excited to welcome this new Instructor to our team. We encourage prospective students to visit during class hours, in order to better inform their decisions about which classes they chose.

In the interest of providing the most positive learning experience for all our members, we respectfully request contacting the Instructor you are interested in studying with, before attending their class.

We at The Ridgewood Art Institute are excited to announce our first year participating in the Ridgewood Art in the Park ...
08/24/2026

We at The Ridgewood Art Institute are excited to announce our first year participating in the Ridgewood Art in the Park Fine Art Fair!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
11am-4pm in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ.
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

An annual platform for showcasing high quality fine art. Artists who align with the fine art of textiles, fiber, printmaking, concrete, wood, jewelry, photography, pottery, painting, drawing, pastels, sculpture, charcoal, metal and glass will be represented. Stop by our table where there will be Art Demos, Artwork for sale and the opportunity to sign up for a free Art Class!

The 2026 Ridgewood Art in the Park Fine Art Fair is sponsored by the Ridgewood Guild, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation, the Ridgewood Arts Council, Columbia Bank, Steel Wheel, Coldwell Banker, Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union, Park West, Louise Zarrilli Foundation, Advisors Capital Management and Valley Health System.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the local arts community through the work of the Ridgewood Guild and the Ridgewood Arts Foundation.

Address

12 E Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ
07450

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+12016529615

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